Should You Wake a Sleeping Baby? When You Should and Shouldn’t
“Never wake a sleeping baby” is one of those parenting sayings that sounds simple—until you actually have a newborn. Sometimes…
Infant
Newborn Wakes Up Screaming? Common Reasons and What to Do
Hearing your newborn suddenly wake up screaming can be alarming, especially when they seemed perfectly peaceful just moments earlier. The…
Why Do Babies Sleep With Their Arms Up? Is It Normal?
You place your baby on their back in the crib and soon notice both arms resting beside their head or…
Why Do Babies Fight Sleep? Common Reasons and What Helps
Your baby is yawning, rubbing their eyes, and clearly tired. You begin the usual sleep routine—and suddenly they seem determined…
Baby Moves a Lot in Sleep: What’s Normal and When to Worry
Watching your baby kick, twitch, wave their arms, turn their head, or suddenly jerk while sleeping can make a quiet…
Baby Makes Noises When Sleeping. Is It Serious Or Normal?
Babies can be surprisingly noisy while they sleep. A newborn may grunt, squeak, snort, whimper, sigh, breathe rapidly for a…
What to Give a Baby for Gas: Safe Ways to Help
Gas is common during infancy. Babies naturally swallow air while feeding and crying, and their digestive systems are still developing.…
Can You Take Percocet While Breastfeeding? What to Know
Percocet is a prescription pain medicine that combines oxycodone, an opioid, with acetaminophen. It may sometimes be prescribed after childbirth…
Best Sleep Position for a Congested Baby: Safe Ways to Help
A stuffy nose can make feeding and settling more difficult for a baby. You may notice noisy breathing, frequent waking,…
Can Babies Under 1 Have Pedialyte? What Parents Should Know
Vomiting and diarrhea can cause babies to lose water and important electrolytes. Because infants have small bodies and limited fluid…